Family files civil rights lawsuit against St. Paul, officers for fatal shooting of Jaffort Smith
A grand jury previously issued no charges against officers following the killing of Smith in 2016.
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A grand jury previously issued no charges against officers following the killing of Smith in 2016.
(KTTC) -- While the most recent case in the news is that of Daunte Wright, it's far from the first victim of a police shooting in Minnesota. Friday, family members of those killed by police officers spoke about their losses. They say real change can begin when it comes to former Officer Kim Potter. "A 26 year veteran. We cannot rely upon her white woman tears and claims of an accident when she knew the difference between a taser and a glock," said social justice activist, Nekima Levy Armstrong. She calls for harsher charges for former Officer Kim Potter. "It's time for this state to get serio...